whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,
And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.
Righteousness will go before him and make his footsteps a way.
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